Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity: Banking + Finance Associate Attorney
Send resumes to: Hayley.christina@capstonesp.com
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $300,000-$400,000/per year
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented and experienced Mid-Senior-Level Associate Attorney to join our Banking + Finance Practice Group. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge private credit transactions and collaborate with a team of accomplished professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Job Description
- Advise and represent direct lenders, private credit funds, institutional investors, and investment banks in a variety of corporate finance transactions.
- Structure, draft, and negotiate documentation for leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and other complex private credit transactions.
- Handle first lien, stretch senior, second lien, and subordinated loan transactions, as well as structured equity investments and non-traditional preferred stock financings.
- Provide strategic counsel on equity co-investments and other complex financing structures.
- Collaborate closely with clients and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of transactions.
- Conduct legal research and provide advice on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, market practices, and legal developments affecting private credit and corporate finance.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with a strong academic background.
- Admission to the New York Bar is required.
- At least 3 years of corporate legal experience, with significant exposure to private credit transactions.
- Demonstrated expertise in structuring and executing complex financial transactions, including first lien, and second lien loans, subordinated debt, and structured equity investments.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality client service and building strong client relationships.